Operating your snow thrower, Warning, Know your snow thrower – Troy-Bilt 31AH9Q77766 User Manual
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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more
information on all engine controls, refer to the
Tecumseh
Engines manual packed separately and
Starting The Engine later in this section.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of
the handle panel. Place the shift lever
into any of eight positions to control the
direction of travel and ground speed.
Forward
Your snow thrower has six forward (F)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slowest speed.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slower speed.
Know Your Snow Thrower
Choke Control
The choke control
is found on the rear
of the engine and is
activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the
choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine.
It regulates the speed of the engine and
will shut off the engine when pushed down
completely.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into
the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather
starting.
Oil Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added
through the oil fill.
Figure 4-1
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For detailed starting
instructions and
more information on
all engine controls,
refer to the Tecumseh
Engine manual
packed separately.
Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and features.
Specifications are
subject to change
without notification
or obligation. Images
may not reflect your
exact model and
are for reference
purposes only.
Headlights
Chute Assembly
Clean-Out Tool
Gas Cap
Oil Fill
Drive Control
Shift Lever
Chute Tilt Control
Auger Control
Wheel Steering
Control
Chute
Directional
Control
Skid Shoe
Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric
Starter
Outlet
Primer
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control